to only discuss the greatness of PFB DS with his father and grandparents?

[AKMD]

DS is, of course, the most handsome, intelligent and charming toddler to have walked the earth in the last 2007 years. However, much as I would love the whole world to know that and to publish great tidings of joy to all men, I only discuss his amazing achievements with DH,our respective parents and, occasionally, his nursery key worker. IMO publicising them to:

• Facebook
  
• Other Mothers
  
• work colleagues
  
• Mumsnet
  
• random strangers
  
• the national media
  

would be showing off and boring the pants off everyone above. AIBU? And should this be a universal rule?

[naturalbaby]

are you having a dig at those who do, or gloating that you don't?

i discuss my pfb's achievements with all those you mention (well maybe not random strangers, the national media haven't been in touch yet) only because people are interested. if i had no response or off everyone then i wouldn't bother.

so your point is?

[Sparklingbaubles]

Have I missed some boasting somewhere?

[Firawla]

That's up to you but if people wish to share with friends because they will be happy for each other then why not? I tell my friends things my dc have done that i'm proud of, and I like to hear it from them too. It's only if people brag in a way that puts down other people's dc that its a problem imo, I find it really nice to hear from my friends someone's dc has learned to walk, been toilet trained, said something cute or whatever else cos they are my friends and i'm happy for them. Sometimes these things can be a big deal for parents, so if they are excited why not share the excitment? I don't mind the random boasting threads on mn either if its done in a nice way of "oh im so happy about my dc today just have to share something" - it's actually quite lovely I think, don't be so grumpy! There is enough moaning in the world and people complaining about things whats wrong with sharing happiness and joy about your dc!

[AnaisB]

Surely you can forgive a little excited boasting?

[Goldenbear]

YABU, I am a reserved, awkward, self deprecating type of person. I have found at DS's new school that 50 % are big show offs but their children almost seem to benefit from this endorsement, in terms of high self esteem and confidence.

I have replicated this behaviour to an extent because my DS appears to get q real boost in confidence if I tell a few (that ask) of his achievements with pride!